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by Spannerrash
Tue Feb 24, 2026 6:14 am
Forum: Gearbox
Topic: Gearbox toast
Replies: 17
Views: 443

Re: Gearbox toast

This is the TSB I was thinking of. Specifically BMW and Land rover but I'm willing to grasp on that straw, just incase.

Hope you can read it.
by Spannerrash
Mon Feb 23, 2026 5:50 pm
Forum: Gearbox
Topic: Gearbox toast
Replies: 17
Views: 443

Re: Gearbox toast

It's no longer available but luckily I have a good used one. Apparently it's such a common issue that Ericsson offer a repair service on an exchange basis.

I really am clutching at straws her but if it's not this then the gearbox will have to come out. At 60 years old and spending over 40 years as ...
by Spannerrash
Mon Feb 23, 2026 10:13 am
Forum: Gearbox
Topic: Gearbox toast
Replies: 17
Views: 443

Re: Gearbox toast

This is what it may look like. Easy enough to replace so fingers crossed.
by Spannerrash
Mon Feb 23, 2026 8:03 am
Forum: Gearbox
Topic: Gearbox toast
Replies: 17
Views: 443

Re: Gearbox toast

Mine is still stood on the drive waiting for me to decide what to do about it's gearbox problem. It's a really tough call. Nice car, gets lots of attention from delivery drivers etc even parked up. I feel like I would like to be driving it but at £6k repair it just makes no sense. Plus the other ...
by Spannerrash
Fri Sep 05, 2025 1:41 pm
Forum: Suspension & Steering
Topic: 4D0413031CD Vs 4D0413031E
Replies: 3
Views: 32412

Re: 4D0413031CD Vs 4D0413031E

Looks good then, thanks for that. Much appreciated.
by Spannerrash
Fri Sep 05, 2025 11:04 am
Forum: Suspension & Steering
Topic: 4D0413031CD Vs 4D0413031E
Replies: 3
Views: 32412

Re: 4D0413031CD Vs 4D0413031E

Sorry, should be 4D0413031"CD" Vs 4D0413031"CE"
by Spannerrash
Fri Sep 05, 2025 9:15 am
Forum: Suspension & Steering
Topic: 4D0413031CD Vs 4D0413031E
Replies: 3
Views: 32412

4D0413031CD Vs 4D0413031E

Hi all
Does anyone know if the two part numbers in the title are cross compatible? Both are listed as S8 sports suspension.
by Spannerrash
Sun Aug 24, 2025 7:34 am
Forum: Electrics
Topic: Dodgy Pixels and Disappearing Display
Replies: 6
Views: 2208

Re: Dodgy Pixels and Disappearing Display

I think this picture would suggest that the connectors are on both sides of the screen.
by Spannerrash
Fri Aug 15, 2025 11:32 am
Forum: Electrics
Topic: Dodgy Pixels and Disappearing Display
Replies: 6
Views: 2208

Re: Dodgy Pixels and Disappearing Display

Do you know if these guys can fix any of the other displays? My time and date display has just started to become a bit illegible.
by Spannerrash
Sun May 04, 2025 2:58 pm
Forum: General Banter
Topic: ChatGPT poem
Replies: 0
Views: 7464

ChatGPT poem

Help me understand please.

I've just been experimenting with openAi, basically because I'm bored. I asked it to write a poem about an S8. I asked it to do it as dramatic. I was surprised by the result which I find pretty good.

I know absolutely nothing about AI. Is this a generic response or has ...